Project Manager (Non-IT)

CorSource; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Job summary

CorSource Technology Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager 3 for a 12-month assignment to support the Transmission Field Services’ Business Transformation Office. You will apply PMI-based project management to develop roadmaps, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10–14 years of PM experience depending on degree. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 10+ years experience with degree, 12 years without degree, 14+ without degree.
• Experience in project management; PMI-based method guidance.
• Ability to influence and coordinate across large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM expertise and support strategic initiatives from start to finish.
• Develop roadmaps, work plans, deliverables and goals for TF’s initiatives.
• Communicate with implementing orgs, policy owners and sponsors to drive outcomes.
• Draft resource plans and KPI reports; track project metrics and status.

Skills

Project management

Communication

PM methodology

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/BA/Eng/Org Dev

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are CorSource Technology Group, a locally owned technical staffing and recruiting firm in Portland, Oregon.

We encourage you to submit your resume to the job posting link, or directly contact: [e-mail], 503-726-4545

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12 months

This position closes to submittals on August 14th.

Position requires the ability to meet federal background and compliance requirements.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This contract Project Manager 3 (PM) assignment will provide expert project management support and assistance to the Transmission Field Services’ (TF) Business Transformation Office organization (TFAB) at the company. This assignment will provide project management expertise in assisting Federal staff with defining, developing, and implementing TF’s strategic goals and business improvement initiatives.

Organization

The Business Transformation (TFAB) organization is responsible for the development and implementation of the Transmission Field Services strategic goals and business improvement initiatives. This function is responsible for strategy planning, portfolio management, project management, change management, and business process management. TFAB develops and implements a standardized objectives-based project management approach to ensure reliable and consistent outcomes based on factors such as available resources, cross-functional and portfolio integration requirements, effectiveness of cost and project management controls, and level of effort required for project completion. TFAB provides centralized oversight and management of in-flight projects and coordinates process improvement and program evaluation activities to ensure timely completion within project scope, cost, and schedule.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

• Provide project management expertise and support and facilitate the manager-assigned strategic initiative projects, from beginning to end, providing expert guidance on the PMI-based project management methodology, best practices, and internal skill development as requested by and with guidance from the manager, team lead or other personnel with the authority to do so, including:
• Implement and track the success of TF’s Strategic Goals and business improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations regarding project expectations, approach, roadmaps, work plans, deliverables and goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with implementing organizations, as well as supporting process and policy owners to facilitate the implementation of TF’s strategic goals and business improvement initiatives.
• Identify and draft recommendations for necessary subject matter expertise needed during the project.
• Forecast and recommend appropriate project resources to fulfill project needs; resource recommendations must be submitted to, coordinated with and approved/actioned by appropriate company performance managers.
• Collaborate with business units and performance managers to resolve resource allocation issues.
• Recommend an overall roadmap of efforts required to achieve program initiatives and project objectives (see note above).
• Draft project plans & resource strategies required to advance each assigned project / defined effort.
• Alert the manager of and obtain appropriate authorization for any potential changes to project, schedule or performance.
• Provide background information, technical input, options and recommendations for project decisions as requested by the manager / personnel; work with appropriate parties to facilitate resolution of conflicting team positions.
• Issue project status reports on a regular or as requested basis.
• Maintain consistent communication with project sponsors, performance managers, and clients on the progress of the project vis-a-vis the work plan.
• Collaborate and work with project sponsors and the performance managers to remove obstacles impacting timely project completion.
• Develop and report on metrics and outcomes (KPI’s, scorecards, dashboard, etc.).
• Business requirements and needs analysis, based on various stakeholder perspectives.
• Support the implementation of organizational design and change management with respect to a culture resistant to change, as developed and approved by the manager.
• Process and system design requirements.
• Communication and project management best practice gap analysis.
• Business improvement strategy implementation planning.
• Business requirements and needs analysis.
• Gap analysis from the “as is” to the “to be” state.
• Create end user training, including draft/creation of training materials.
• Facilitate the creation and documentation of revised processes and org roles and responsibilities.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
• Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders vital to the success of project(s), including strategic partners and managers at all levels across the company.
• Communicate regularly with executive sponsors, key stakeholders, strategic partners, and managers at all levels across the company independently and in team meetings.
• When necessary, facilitate the successful transition of a project or program of projects to another project manager including any training, documentation, or meeting coordination required to bring the new PM fully up to speed on all critical aspects of the work and introduce them to executive sponsors and key stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or Management, Organizational Development, Engineering (or related discipline) is preferred.
• With an applicable bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience is required..
• With a bachelor’s degree not in an applicable field, 12 years of experience is required.
• Without a bachelor’s degree, 14 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in a project management capacity, managing projects in accordance with industry project management principles, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Note: Level 3 is typically responsible for medium- to large-sized projects (25M and higher lifecycle cost).

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of product management as well as process management.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Strong analytic skills.
• Experience influencing and integrating change in a large, diverse organization. Must have the ability to interact effectively at all levels of a large company.
• Experience leading project teams, management review and decision-making sessions supporting organization level improvement efforts.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal; able to work with a diverse group across business units to elicit agreement on project vision, goals/objectives, requirements and results.
• Ability to organize and analyze detailed information and communicate / present it in a variety of formats for business, executive, technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge and experience with established processes and procedures including change management, work tracking and time management.

All qualified applicants at CorSource Technology Group will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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